Category: Coral Reefs
Cool Green Morning: Monday, December 19
Written by Madeline Breen | December 19th, 2011
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It’s Monday. [Scuba] dive in and read some green news!
- The world’s coral reefs are in danger, but there is one anomaly: the Gardens of the Queen. (CBS News)
- The wine industry feels the effects of climate change. (Yale Environment 360)
- Should media companies that film the natural world re-invest their profits in conservation? (Scientific American)
- Some environmental groups use pressure tactics to get their point across. (Green)
- Boston attempts to filter diesel construction equipment. (Boston Globe)
Because Moving Is Not an Option
Written by Matt Miller | December 12th, 2011
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It may be difficult to see the effects of climate change on your every day life. Of course, you don’t live on an island chain in the Pacific Ocean where the water is rising and the fish are disappearing.
Nature’s Most Overlooked Benefit: Reefs Breaking Waves
Written by Mike Beck | December 8th, 2011
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What’s the most obvious yet overlooked benefit nature gives people globally? Conservancy scientist Mike Beck says it’s one everyone on a coastline better start paying attention to.
Is Climate Change Hitting the World’s Coral Reef Epicenter?
Written by Robert Lalasz | December 3rd, 2011
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How bad was the coral bleaching our research team found in Raja Ampat — and what else did they discover there? Read this Q&A with Conservancy scientists Joanne Wilson and Sangeeta Mangubhai.
Expedition to the Raja Ampat Islands: The Journey Home
Written by Joanne Wilson | December 2nd, 2011
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Jo and Sangeeta reflect on a tiring and inspiring journey to the Raja Ampat Islands, where the team’s research will help protect both nature and people.
Expedition to the Raja Ampat Islands: Diving Daram
Written by Joanne Wilson | December 1st, 2011
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In the farthest-flung corner of Raja Ampat, the dive team is encountering both shark finners and thriving populations of sea turtles. Join the adventure!
Expedition to the Raja Ampat Islands: Gearing Up
Written by Joanne Wilson |
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Find out how the dive team is able to write notes with a pencil while under water and why they aren’t just using toothpaste for brushing their teeth.
Expedition to the Raja Ampat Islands: The Heat Is On
Written by Joanne Wilson | November 29th, 2011
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For those who think temperature ain’t nothing but a number, think again: warmer weather is having a profound impact on coral reefs.
Expedition to the Raja Ampat Islands: Innovative Approaches to Marine Conservation
Written by Joanne Wilson | November 28th, 2011
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Learn how ecotourism is behind one of the most important marine conservation achievements in Indonesia.
Expedition to the Raja Ampat Islands: Coral Galore
Written by Joanne Wilson | November 27th, 2011
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Raja Ampat is home to more than 550 species of coral. It’s a wonder to behold — but a hassle to catalog. Learn how the team is tackling a Herculean task.
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